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Depending on where you live: In the US, many people just call the West Indies, "The Caribbean" meaning one of many island vacation spots.
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Who is the explorer who discovered the islands later known as the West Indies?
christopher columbus
Is cuba a west indies country?
No the West Indies are the group of islands in the Caribbean.
By what other name is the West Indies known?
Greater Antilles or the Carribbean
What cricket team is better India or west indies?
west indies
What is the group of islands in the Caribbean sea called?
The West Indies.
What are the west indies also known as?
caribbean islands
What are Caribbean island also known as?
The Caribbean Island are also known as the West Indies. This occurred when Columbus explored the area. He had believed he was exploring the East Indies. When he found this was not the case he called the islands the West Indies.
Are The Caribbean Islands are also known as the East Indies?
No. The area referred to as the "Caribbean Islands" is generally a part of the "West Indies". The area formerly known as the "East Indies" is now known as Indonesia.
West indies are known as the?
CARIBBEAN
What was accomplished by Christopher Columbus voyage?
He discovered the west Indies also known as the Caribbean.
What is another name for the Caribbean islands?
the west indiesAnswerThe West indies is the name given to the islands, not the sea. The Sea of the Antilles was a former name for the Caribbean Sea.
What sport is the british West Indies known for?
Cricket
What other names are the West Indies known?
Caribbean islands
Who won West Indies v Ireland?
West Indies won
Where did the British colonies export the goods to?
England, Southern Europe, and also West Indies!
Explorer who discovered the islands later known as the west indies?
Columbus
What is the region known as the West Indies?
The island nations in the Gulf of Mexico.
